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Worker sues after losing arm in machinery incident at Tenn. tire plant
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· August 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident is now the subject of a lawsuit filed against several companies, including Hankook Tire. A machinery incident resulted in severe injury to a worker.
A machinery incident resulted in severe injury to a worker. The worker had been assigned to clean equipment and was caught by a belt, leading to the loss of an arm. This incident occurred after the worker finished cleaning a machine used in tire production.
The incident is now the subject of a lawsuit filed against several companies, including Hankook Tire. The lawsuit alleges a delay in shutting off the equipment contributed to the severity of the injury.
Further details about the lawsuit and incident are available, including the circumstances surrounding the event and the parties involved.
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Category: business ·
Published: August 24, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
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